Megan Racer: From Cartel Runner to Recovery Advocate
My daily sobriety is just a living for all the sacrifices she made to be a mom to my kids and support them.
What happens when addiction takes you down a path you never imagined? Meet Megan Racer, a woman who once found herself entangled with a cartel and transporting nearly 90 lbs. of meth across the border. In this riveting episode of 'The Payoff with Pete', host Pete Sousa dives into Megan's harrowing journey from darkness to the light of sobriety.
Megan opens up about her early struggles with mental health and how it led her to substances as a way to silence her mind. 'This is what's going to make my brain stop telling me these awful things', she recalls thinking. Her addiction spiraled, eventually landing her in prison for over a year. But Megan's story doesn't end there. Today, she’s more than four years sober and dedicates her life to helping others at Camelback Recovery in Phoenix.
Her transformation is a powerful reminder that no matter how far you've fallen, recovery is always within reach. Through candid conversation, Megan shares the pivotal moments that shaped her journey, the support systems that helped her heal, and the authenticity that now defines her life. Tune in for an episode filled with raw honesty, hope, and practical insights for anyone facing addiction or supporting a loved one through it.